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Chasing history

Chasing history

Chevy Chase grapples with exclusionary history in fight for designation
Kalie Walker, Staff Editor April 15, 2024

A bid to turn Chevy Chase, a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, into a historic district has ignited debate among community members that it would lead to less affordable housing and perpetuate a legacy...

Leasing litigation

Leasing litigation

Off-campus housing owners listed in price-fixing antitrust lawsuit
Helena Milburn and Alexia Partouche April 15, 2024

Sarina Govindaiah, an American University junior who lives in the Berkshire Apartments, knew finding affordable housing in Washington, especially near campus was difficult. What she didn’t know is...

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

AI generated art has implications for educations and careers
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor April 11, 2024

Students are considering the impacts of artificial intelligence on the arts after a Jan. 17 newsletter from American University’s Career Center featured an image generated using AI software. The artwork...

Building back the bees

Building back the bees

AU Beekeeping Society winter loses replaced by new colony
Beverly Freidenrich, Multimedia Contributor April 11, 2024

The American University Beekeeping Society welcomed a new colony of bees on March 20.  After a cold winter caused them to lose their hive, the club members joined together to facilitate the transfer...

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Greek Life’s community experience and student concerns

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus. This investigation comes two years after AU’s Abolish Greek Life movement....

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Some student workers experience pay delay with new payment app

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall podcast team investigated American University’s switch to the HR and payment app Workday. After transitioning, some students we spoke to said their payment was...

The Hum: Under pressure

The Hum: Under pressure

Students tackle pressures and expectations of AU internship culture

This semester the Hum team interviewed students about the internship culture at AU. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones...

Spring Issue 34

Spring Issue 34

Letter from the editor
Neal Franklin, Editor in Chief April 7, 2024

Dear reader, Thank you for picking up a copy of AWOL’s 34th magazine issue. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to read, watch and listen to the work that our staff works so hard to produce. AWOL...

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Holi festival colors Dupont to celebrate spring

Festival of colors included colored powder, performances and music
Natalie Monga, Photographer April 1, 2024

The Ven at Embassy Row hosted multiple Holi festivities for D.C. residents March 24 in Dupont Circle.  Holi is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring. Attendees of the event watched...

Photo courtesy of Priya Doshi.

Women’s History Month and AU’s Priya Doshi place focus on DEI

Associate dean for faculty and inclusive excellence affects DEI campaigns and PR classes
Julia Cucchiara, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

During her time in public relations, Priya Doshi noticed a lack of gender diversity in who strategic messages were engaging as their intended audience.  “I think there's always this natural inclination...

Uncertain future of D.C. teams impacts students looking to support district sports

Uncertain future of D.C. teams impacts students looking to support district sports

D.C. sports fans react to possible Virginia arena plans as bill stalls in state legislature
Blake Guterman, Podcast Producer March 18, 2024

American University student’s ability to attend sports games in Washington, D.C., has been called into question after the district’s sports teams have considered moving to Virginia.  Gov. Glenn...

24/7 bus service followed by student use and safety policies

24/7 bus service followed by student use and safety policies

WMATA launches night bus service, security policies and an equity analysis
Abigail Lynn Williams, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Following the launch of 24/7 bus service on several Metro routes on Dec. 17, 2023, students have been utilizing the service and Metro officials are implementing policies geared towards passenger equity...

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